Let's face it, the weather is very unpredictable in Manchester. Even if it says it's going to be hot, Mancunians very rarely dare to believe. Which means for most of the year, we all dress as if it's going to rain at some point during the day.

So when the sun shines we don't really know what to do or how to behave. Except take our shoes off and maybe lie down for a bit.

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Or completely lose our minds and go running through those fountains in Piccadilly Gardens fully clothed (without thinking about how you'll explain that to your colleagues who thought you were at the emergency dentist).

So here are some of things you're guaranteed to see when it is actually sunny in Manchester.

'Honestly, I'm in a meeting'

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(Image: MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS)

Forget work. When it's hot, from 11am onwards every outdoor space and beer garden will be crammed with people taking a 'long working lunch'.

The usual procedure is to find a spot, sigh, lie back and have a nice nap. Or you could persuade everyone you work with to move the office outside/to the pub for the day.

Well, you might as well make the most of it.

Sitting in the sun can be awkward

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(Image: MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS)

No one really knows how to behave when the sun shines.

What do you actually do? There's no TV or computer screen to look at and you can't just sit there, staring, in case you make eye contact with people you don't want to.

So you either fold your arms, close your eyes and pretend you're abroad, or stare at your phone (which you can't see anyway in the sun).

Everyone is better prepared than you

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Using a folded up anorak as a make-shift pillow as the glare from your mobile nearly blinds you is all well and good, until you see those people who actually believed the forecast and came prepared.

Those who pull shades, sun lotion, books, picnic blankets and even bottles of beer from their bags.

And those who popped a bikini on under their work outfit.

So you vow to never to leave the house without a pair of emergency shorts ever again.

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Eating your dinner outside is infinitely more enjoyable

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(Image: MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS)

That tupperware tub of last night's curry tastes so much better sitting on damp grass outside than at your desk. As do prepackaged sandwiches. And Greggs pasties. And crisps.

In fact all food is more enjoyable in the sunshine, even if you end up getting mugged by a pigeon for your steak bake.

Everyone has a laugh

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(Image: MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS)

Mancs are a friendly bunch anyway, but pop them in the sunshine and the smiles get even brighter.

And you can guarantee that any sunny afternoon in the city centre will be accompanied by the sounds of buskers, singers, tram horns and the odd ghetto blaster. And an impromptu sing-along.

Just make sure you make the most of it, as no doubt it will rain again soon - and you'll have to keep your shoes on.